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Pilchard Spotting
- In 18th-century Cornwall, "huers" were employed to spot pilchards from high points along the coast.
- They used trumpets, flags, and even cloth-covered bushes to direct fishermen.
Oily Fish Migrations
- Oily fish like pilchards have high fat content to support long migrations.
- Their migratory patterns are unpredictable, sometimes shifting locations and impacting local industries.
Sound Design
- Richard King, the sound designer for "King Richard," has also worked on films like "Tenet" and "Dunkirk."
- Foley artists create realistic sound effects, sometimes using unexpected materials like pistachio nuts for skull crushing.